The European Union in the Global Economy

Harvard FAS

This seminar examines the political economy of the European Union as the world's largest single market and a major actor in the international economy. After a brief look at how the EU functions internally, the course turns to its role as a global economic power, examining the drivers of its foreign economic policy and its interactions with other major players such as the United States and China. Topics include international trade and trade disputes, investment policy, the regulation of…